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Nellennium 
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Posted: 29 June 2013 at 10:38am |
Hi ladies, I was just wondering what you all use for your hair care/body care while TTC - or if you even worry about switching products? I've done heeeaps of reading and put together a list of bad things associated with early m/c or damaging effects (see my list at the bottom). So I've stopped using pro-activ and now I'm using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. But now my skin is really dry and getting quite a few spots  I also swapped my body wash and shampoo/conditioner for Sukin products. The problem I have with these is they smell REALLY strong. I have an over sensitive nose on a normal day and when pregnant my sense of smell goes to crazy levels and pretty much anything makes me ill so I don't think I'd be able to continue using these into pregnancy. Does anyone have any 'safe' products they can recommend that don't smell strong? I want to replace all my current products so I need recommendations for: Face Wash Body Wash (I can double this as liquid soap) Shampoo Conditioner Deodorant Moisturiser ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My 'bad' List: The ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate, a popular surfactant found in shampoos, has been linked to birth defects in animal studies. Other ingredients to watch out for in haircare products include: parabens; rosemary; synthetic fragrances, which may contain phthalates; and a preservative called methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Phthalates may alter hormone levels Stay away from: 1,4 dioxane Acetone/Alcoholic Removers benzophenone bisphenol A (BPA) canned food carpet and fabric protectors flame retardants formaldehyde fragrances hydrocortisone and benzoyl peroxide Lead lead acetate methylbenzene methylisothiazolinone microwave popcorn bags oxybenzone packaging for greasy foods Paraben Lotions perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) Phthalate and dibutyl phthalate plastic p-phenylenediamine Retinol Creams selenium sodium lauryl sulfate Soy Products stain-proof clothing Teflon toluene
Edited by Nellennium - 29 June 2013 at 4:27pm
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Icecream
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Posted: 29 June 2013 at 12:23pm |
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Hi Nell - very interesting and something I never thought about. I don't use too many products so not going to stress too much - nothing like soap and water!
I have enough other things to worry and stress over without checking my products.
I know what you mean about smells - I tried to find a new face cream recently as last one was from uk and the smell of loads put me off - thankfully Farmers had trial ones to check smells.
Good luck finding me products!
Edited by Icecream - 29 June 2013 at 12:24pm
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TinkaElle
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Posted: 30 July 2013 at 3:17pm |
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Hey Nell, just read this online & made me think of you. Not sure if any/all these are avaliable in NZ but interesting info..
http://www.babble.com/babble-voices/erin-loechner-first-time-around/the-best-organic-beauty-products-for-pregnant-nursing-mothers/#hamadi-natural-conditioner
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Nellennium
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Posted: 31 July 2013 at 8:18am |
Oh thanks Tink! Muchly appreciated  I've been collecting as much product knowledge as I can so this is really helpful! Going to make a FB page for TTC as a 'hippie' hehe  I've already made the page and the graphics just got to put info on there now!
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Jessaroo
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Posted: 31 July 2013 at 9:22am |
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I have just ordered some Michael Todd True Organics products online - I watch Shaaanxo on YouTube and she did a very honest review on them as to what she would and wouldn't recommend - also if you click on her link below video you get a 20% discount. These products as far as I know are organic and not too bad price wise - I think I spent $79 and got a face wash, toner, moisturiser and face mask then they threw in a free full sized body wash and pumpkin face mask - I'm certain they had Shampoo's etc on their website too! Admittedly though I didn't look into what is in each product!
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Jessaroo
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Posted: 31 July 2013 at 9:25am |
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http://www.michaeltoddtrueorganics.com/index.php/about-us
Just went back to the website - have a read of this - sounds good to me! Then maybe look at Shaaanxo's video review? I haven't received mine yet so cant pass on my experience with them but this girls reviews have well and truly come through for me in the past! haha
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Kamile
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Posted: 01 August 2013 at 9:09am |
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Hey girls, I too am starting to take a closer look at what I am using as i get closer to TTC. I already use Cetaphil, and have started changing to Ecostore products. Jess - Michael Todd products look really good - and the delivery cost doesn't seem too bad. I'd be really keen to hear how you find them when you get them.
Nell I would be totally keen to see your facebook page when its ready - what a great idea!
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Nellennium
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Posted: 02 August 2013 at 7:40pm |
Oh nice recommendations Jess! Thanks Yay another hippie buddy Smoo Oh, I'll post my FB page link as soon as I put some stuff worth looking at on there 
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Posted: 03 August 2013 at 8:44pm |
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gosh I have been using Seba Med and thought that was a pretty good product... but not after checking what's in it. Have mainly been using it as a soap substitute for eczema... would be interested in changing products too I think.. love the idea of the facebook page!
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Posted: 08 August 2013 at 9:51pm |
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Received my Michael Todd True Organics products today and so far I love em :)
Cleanser didn't make my hands sting when I put it on which is a change for me - the exfoliating wash was INCREDIBLE my skin after felt so smooth - then I used the Pumpkin face mask that they had thrown in for free and WOW it stung like a b****!! I wouldn't recommend it if you have sensitive skin - and it smelt gross. I could only stand it around my nose, on my chin and forehead - couldn't go near cheeks or anything - but I had just exfoliated so maybe why it stung so much?
Then the toner smells amazing and it anti bacterial. Tingled a bit which was I liked - made me feel like it was doin its thang.
The moisturiser felt a bit greasy when I put it on but now 30 minutes later its all soaked in and feels sooooo soft! Not greasy at all and no super tight/too dry either! Day one is great - will see after a week or so! Didn't use the body wash though simply cos I left it on coffee table and realised once I was in shower :/ haha
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Posted: 11 August 2013 at 9:52pm |
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Just updating to say that I am absolutely loving the skin care range! Pimples are GONE and the exfoliant really got rid of any black heads - I'm completely sold on it - and the excema/dermatitis on my hands has cleared up. I'll be ordering shampoo's and conditioners off the website this week I think! Would totally recommend it :) Oh and the body wash I finally used is incredible!
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Posted: 30 August 2013 at 3:53pm |
I finally added some stuff to my TTC/Pregnancy FB page I did the graphics ageeees ago  only just got around to listing products! Here's the link... wait - can I link it here? I'm not selling anything?  http://www.facebook.com/TTCHippie
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 11:08am |
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Hey ladies, great thread. I've been slowly changing over all of my toiletries, cosmetics and cleaners. Here's what I use...
Shampoo/conditioner: Matrix Biolage Hydrathérapie
Bodywash: Sukin
Facewash: Thursdays Plantation Foaming Tea Tree Oil Facewash
Toner: homemade with mint and orange (http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/orange-toner-zmrz12aszdeb.aspx#axzz2bENvEHZB)
Face Moisturiser: Neutrogena Naturals
Deodorant: Wendyll Nissan's deodorant
I don't wear makeup but I've heard this is a great range Living Nature (http://www.livingnature.com/)
And I recommend Trilogy stuff if you can afford it - great NZ company.
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 11:15am |
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Junior O - do you find the toner effective compared to branded? Its the one thing I really struggle with - I find if I don't use a good one I break out and my skin goes patchy in a couple days - I love the one I'm currently using but I tend to run out of toner before cleanser and moisturiser and don't want to place another order until I need all 3 products - if that makes sense :/ haha
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 11:43am |
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To be honest, I've always had good skin and rarely get pimples. But I've been using my homemade toner for over a month now and have not noticed any change - so no worse and no better.
It's very cheap to make, completely natural so why not give it a go and if it doesn't work, go back to your old product :-)
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 6:15pm |
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Just wondering what Deodorant people use? I've tried the Thursday Plantation Tea Tree one, but just find its not effective enough.
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 6:26pm |
 JuniorO wrote:
To be honest, I've always had good skin and rarely get pimples. But I've been using my homemade toner for over a month now and have not noticed any change - so no worse and no better.
It's very cheap to make, completely natural so why not give it a go and if it doesn't work, go back to your old product :-) |
do you mind sharing your recipe?
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Posted: 07 October 2013 at 9:44am |
jazzy wrote:
do you mind sharing your recipe? |
Sure jazzy, it's the link I posted above... http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/orange-toner-zmrz12aszdeb.aspx ... PM if this doesn't work :-)
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Posted: 07 October 2013 at 11:29am |
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I've brought a few things off ohnatural.co.nz
This deodorant is really good http://www.ohnatural.co.nz/deodorant.html
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Posted: 07 October 2013 at 11:45am |
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Is it very strongly fragranced Sara? I know this sounds tedious but I like when you cant actually smell ANYTHING when you put a deodorant on. I like the Dove one with the dark blue lid - switched to Nivea and found its all I can smell all day after I have put it on! With the dove one you don't smell anything - fragrance, B.O or otherwise.
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